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Brewery count by city and region:
As of 06/30/2018
281 Breweries in operated by 228 companies in 79 cities across Oregon
24 in Bend — 33 in Central Oregon
2 in Baker City + Ontario + Pendleton — 15 in Eastern Oregon
5 in Hood River — 12 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge
77 in Portland — 117 in the Portland Metro Area
7 in Medford — 24 in Southern Oregon
7 in Astoria — 31 on The Coast
15 in Eugene — 49 in the Willamette Valley

Brewery count by city and region:
As of 12/31/2017
275 Breweries in operated by 225 companies in 80 cities across Oregon
24 in Bend — 31 in Central Oregon
2 in Baker City + Ontario — 16 in Eastern Oregon
5 in Hood River — 12 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge
74 in Portland — 112 in the Portland Metro Area
7 in Medford — 24 in Southern Oregon
7 in Astoria — 31 on The Coast
14 in Eugene — 49 in the Willamette Valley

Oregon Craft Beer by the Numbers – 2016 Annual Numbers Press Release

In a Changing Craft Beer Climate, Oregon Drinkers Continue to Support Their Local Brewers

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 19, 2017) — Today, the Oregon Brewers Guild released their annual numbers report for 2016. Overall, Oregon is seeing strong growth in employment and brewing company numbers, while production numbers and sales continue to hold strong and steady. Oregonians are drinking more Oregon beer. Beer consumption increased in 2016, with 23.3 percent of the 3.04 million barrels of all beer (both bottled and draft) consumed in the state were made in Oregon. 707,000 barrels of beer consumed by Oregonians in 2016 were made by an Oregon brewery, an 8.7 percent increase from 2015.

Oregon draft beer consumption stole an even larger market share, with Oregon breweries producing an estimated 64.9 percent of all draft beer consumed in the state. Barrel production in the state increased by 4.8 percent in 2016, coming in at a grand total of 1,782,000 barrels. More beer meant more people, with approximately 369,000 people visiting an Oregon brewery, pub, or tasting room on a weekly basis, or approximately 19,000,000 total visitors in 2016.

The Oregon brewing industry continues to support job growth in the state, employing roughly 31,000 Oregonians directly and indirectly, and contributing $4.49 billion to the state’s economy. Oregon’s brewing establishments employed 9,453 people in 2016 according to Damon Runberg, Economist with the Oregon Employment Department. Runberg says:

“The job growth rate of 8.3 percent over the past the year is really impressive given that statewide total nonfarm growth during the same period was only 2.5 percent. The craft beer industry added around 1,340 jobs over the past two years, a growth of nearly 22 percent, which compares to a growth of 6.3 percent for total nonfarm growth during the same period. The count of jobs is an underestimate of the total employment impact, as newer brewing establishments and small owner-operated breweries are not included in the total count. The 2016 numbers are provided by the Oregon Employment Department using payroll tax records.”

Hops also contribute largely to the Oregon economy. As the second largest hop growing state in the country, Oregon had a 2016 crop value of $34,564,000. Oregon’s 230 breweries continue to support their local economies and communities donating an estimated $3,000,000 to non-profits in 2016.

“Oregon is a consistent leader in the U.S. for craft beer whether it’s the number of breweries per capita, the percentage of dollars spent on craft beer, or the economic impact per capita by Oregon’s breweries,” says Brian Butenschoen, executive director of the Oregon Brewers Guild. “We continue to see an increase in the amount of manufacturing and service jobs added in the state and we saw Oregon breweries increase their export sales by 25.6 percent (650,000 case equivalents) in 2016. Oregon’s craft brewers sold a total of 1.075 million barrels in the U.S. and around the world last year, including barrels shipped to five Canadian provinces and 37 different countries.”

As of December 31, 2016 the state had 230 brewing companies operating 261 brewing facilities in 73 cities across the state, an increase of 15 brewing facilities in 2016.

Brewery count by city and region:
26 in Bend — 36 in Central Oregon
2 in Baker City + Ontario — 12 in Eastern Oregon
5 in Hood River — 12 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge
70 in Portland — 105 in the Portland Metro Area
6 in Medford — 24 in Southern Oregon
6 in Astoria — 27 on The Coast
14 in Eugene — 45 in the Willamette Valley

Updated Brewery count as of 12/31/2016
Oregon had 230 brewing companies operating 261 brewing facilities in 73 cities across
Brewery count by city and region:
70 in Portland — 105 in the Portland Metro Area
14 in Eugene — 45 in the Willamette Valley
26 in Bend — 36 in Central Oregon
6 in Astoria — 27 in The Coast
6 in Medford — 24 in Southern Oregon
5 in Hood River — 12 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge
2 in Baker City + Ontario — 12 in Eastern Oregon

2015 Oregon Hop Harvest Info
In 2015, Oregon harvested 6,612 acres up 22.22% from 2014
15% of the U.S. hop production is grown in Oregon
37% of world Hop production is grown in the US
Oregon growes 5.5% of the world hop harvest
The 2015 Oregon Hop Harvest grew 6,612 acres at a yield of 1,613 LB / ACRE or 10,667,800 Lbs at $3.24 per pound or a gross harvest value of $34,564,000
Updated Brewery count as of 06/30/2106
Oregon had 218 brewing companies operating 263 brewing facilities in 72 cities across
Brewery count by city and region:
69 in Portland — 105 in the Portland Metro Area
15 in Eugene — 49 in the Willamette Valley
26 in Bend — 34 in Central Oregon
6 in Medford + Grants Pass — 25 in Southern Oregon
5 in Astoria — 28 in The Coast
2 in Baker City + Ontario — 11 in Eastern Oregon
5 in Hood River — 11 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge

Another Good Year for Oregon Beer: Oregon Craft Beer by the Numbers

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 29, 2016) — The Oregon Brewers Guild announced today that employment, sales, and production all increased in 2015. Oregonians consumed 650,500 barrels of beer produced in Oregon in 2015, an 11.2% percent increase from 2014, which is more than 22.1% of all beer consumed in the state.

Oregon’s breweries crafted 1,700,000 barrels of beer in 2015, a 3.5% percent increase from the previous year. Oregon employment figures continue to grow, with the state’s brewing companies adding 1,100 new jobs in 2015 and directly employing 8,500 full and part-time employees, according to the Oregon Brewers Guild. Approximately 230,000 people visit an Oregon brewery, their pub or tasting room on a weekly basis in 2015 or approximately 12,000,000 per year in 2015.

“Oregon is a consistent leader in the U.S. for craft beer whether it’s the number of breweries, the percentage of dollars spent on craft beer or the economic impact per capita by Oregon’s breweries” says Brian Butenschoen, executive director of the Oregon Brewers Guild. “We continue to see an increase in the amount of manufacturing and service jobs added in Oregon, 1100 last year and we saw a 66% increase in the amount of beer exported where Oregon’s breweries sold over 500,000 case equivalents outside the US for the first time in 2015.”

Oregon is the No. 2 hop growing state in the country with a 2014 crop value of $35,679,000. In addition to supplying a vast majority of hops and strengthening the local economy, Oregon’s 206 brewing companies donated an estimated $3,200,000 to non-profits in their communities in 2015. In total, the Oregon brewing industry contributes
$4.49 billion to the state’s economy and employs roughly 31,000 Oregonians directly and indirectly.

In 2015, twenty two percent of the 2.95 million barrels of all beer — both bottled and draft — consumed in the state were made in Oregon. For draft beer that percentage is even higher, with Oregon breweries producing an estimated 63.0 percent of all draft beer consumed in Oregon.

In 2015, Oregon’s craft brewers sold 1.048 million barrels outside of Oregon, in the U.S. and around the
world. Of these barrels, 37,500 (equivalent to over 510,000 cases) were exported abroad—a 66% increase over 2014, with barrels shipped to 7 Canadian provinces and 35 countries.

Updated Brewery Count for July 1, 2015
The Value of the 2014 Oregon hop crop was $35,679,000 on 8,221,000 lbs.
Oregon produced 13% of the US Hop Harvest by Dollar.

Oregon had 234 brewing facilities operated by 194 brewing companies in 72 cities across Oregon.
Brewery count by city and region:
61 in Portland — 91 in the Portland Metro Area
13 in Eugene — 42 in the Willamette Valley
24 in Bend — 31 in Central Oregon
6 in Medford — 24 in Southern Oregon
5 in Astoria — 24 in The Coast
2 in Baker City/Ontario — 12 in Eastern Oregon
5 in Hood River — 10 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge

Oregon Craft Beer Job and Production Numbers for 2014

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 13, 2015) — The Oregon Brewers Guild announced today that Oregonians bought 585,000 barrels of beer produced in Oregon in 2014, a 14.3 percent increase over 2013. Oregon continues to lead the U.S. in the percentage of dollars spent on craft beer.

Oregon’s breweries crafted 1,641,000 barrels of beer during 2014, a 16.9 percent increase from the previous year. Oregon employment figures continue to strengthen, with the state’s brewing companies adding 800 jobs in 2014 and directly employing 7,400 people during Q3, 2014 according to the Oregon Employment Department.

“The numbers don’t lie, Oregon Craft Beer is #1” says Brian Butenschoen, executive director of the Oregon Brewers Guild. “20% of the beer sold in Oregon is craft beer made in Oregon. We were the first state to reach this milestone goal. We also added 800 new jobs in Oregon a 12% increase over the same quarter in the previous year. ”

In addition to strengthening the local economy, Oregon’s 179 brewing companies donated to their communities in 2014, equaling $2,450,000. In total, the brewing industry contributes $2.83 billion to the state’s economy and employs roughly 30,000 people directly and indirectly.

In 2014, 20 percent of the 2.921 million barrels of all beer — both bottled and draft — consumed in the state were made in Oregon. For draft beer, that percentage is even higher, with Oregon breweries producing an estimated 60.0 percent of all draft beer consumed in Oregon. Oregon continues to lead the U.S. in the percentage of dollars spent on craft beer in retail stores with a 36.69 percent share in 2014 according to IRi. Portland is the largest craft beer market in the U.S. by dollars and share with a 39.3 percent share in 2014.

Oregon had 220 breweries operated by 179 brewing companies in 71 cities across Oregon on 12/31/2014.
Brewery count by city and region:
58 in Portland — 83 in the Portland Metro Area
12 in Eugene — 40 in the Willamette Valley
22 in Bend — 29 in Central Oregon
6 in Medford — 23 in Southern Oregon
5 in Astoria — 22 in The Coast
2 in Baker City/Ontario — 12 in Eastern Oregon
5 in Hood River — 11 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge

Oregon’s craft brewers shipped 1.056 million barrels outside of Oregon in 2014 to all 50 states and all U.S. territories. Of that total, 22,000 barrels were exported outside the U.S. to 7 Canadian Provinces and 32 countries around the world. Craft beer production in the U.S. grew 17.6 percent in 2014 and now represents 11.0 percent of the total volume of beer brewed in the United States.

Stay tuned for details.Craft Beer Numbers from 2014 from IRi via the Brewers Association/Off Premises Sales
Oregon has the largest % of dollars spent on Craft Beer in the US in 2014 with 36.69%. Oregon was the third largest market by dollars spent on Craft Beer in the US behind our neighbor to the south and are neighbor to the north. Portland continues to lead the US with a 39.3% of $ Sales for Craft Beer – up 2.5% in 2014. Portland had the largest week for % of $ Sales for Craft Beer in US history the week ending 12/21/14 with a 45.6% of $ Sales. Craft Beer grew by 18.3% to 15.36% of $ Sales in 2014.

The #4 new craft beer vendor in the US based on $ Sales was Gilgamesh Brewing of Salem. The #4 and #5 top new craft beers in the US by $ Sales were: Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA + Widmer Brothers Upheaval IPA – Note they were also the #2 + #3 new IPA’s in the US.

IPA is the largest category for Craft Beer in the US with 23% of $ Sales-up 41%. Portland, Oregon was the #2 market for IPA’s in the US-barely missing out on the top spot. Portland was also #2 in the US for IPA Sku’s with 210 in the marketplace. For IPA Sub-Styles, Portland was the top selling spot for American IPA’s and #3 for Imperial IPA’s. Top 3 weeks in US Craft Beer History for $ Sales were the following in 2014:July 6, 2014, December 28, 2014, November 30, 2014

Oregon had 220 breweries operated by 179 brewing companies in 71 cities across Oregon on 12/31/2014.
Brewery count by city and region:
58 in Portland -83 in the Portland Metro Area
12 in Eugene – 40 in the Willamette Valley
22 in Bend -29 in Central Oregon
6 in Medford-23 in Southern Oregon
5 in Astoria-22 in The Coast
2 in Baker City/Ontario-12 in Eastern Oregon
5 in Hood River-11 in Mt. Hood/The Gorge-

• Oregon’s brewing companies employ 6600+ full and part-time employees-up 200+ jobs over 2012.
• Total economic impact from the beer industry is $2.83 billion for Oregon’s economy+employs 29,000 people
• Oregonians consumed 2.803 million barrels of beer in 2013, of that more than 18 percent or 507,500 barrels of the total beer consumed in Oregon, was made in Oregon. US craft beer consumption is 7.8 percent by volume.
• Oregon’s brewers made 1.400 million barrels of beer in 2013 up 8% over 2012
• It’s estimated that 53% Percent of all draft beer consumed in Oregon is brewed in Oregon.
• There are currently 58 breweries in Portland, 84 in the Portland metro area, 23 in Bend and 31 in Central Oregon and 14 in Eugene.
• Portland currently has the most breweries of any city in the world.
• Hood River has 4 breweries in its city limits and 5 that have a Hood River address-that’s 1 per every 1458 people, if there’s another city in the world that has at least 4 breweries and more per capita – drop us a line and let us know.
• Portland continues to lead the US for % of dollars spent on craft beer with a 36.6% share for Q-4 2013 and for Q-1 w/e 03/30/2014-the Portland market recorded a 38.69% share per IRi Worldwide. Craft Beer has been the largest category for dollars spent on beer in Grocery Stores continuously in the Portland market since October, 2010.